Lipocalin-2, also known as neutrophil gelatinase-associated Lipocalin and uterocalin (NGAL), has been implicated in a variety of processes including cell differentiation, tumorigenesis, and apoptosis (1‑3). It binds a bacterial catecholate sidropore bound to ferric ion such as enterobactin with a subnanomolar dissociation constant (KD = 0.41 nM) (4). The bound ferric enterobactin complex breaks down slowly in a month into dihydroxybenzoyl serine and dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHBA). It also binds to a ferric DHBA complex with much less KD values (7.9 nM) (4). Secretion of Lipocalin-2 in immune cells increases by stimulation of Toll-like receptor as a acute phase response to infection. As a result, it acts as a potent bacteriostatic reagents by sequestering iron (5). Moreover, Lipocalin-2 can alter the invasive and metastatic behavior of Ras-transformed breast cancer cells in vitro and in vivo by reversing epithelial to mesenchymal transition inducing activity of Ras, through restoration of E-cadherin expression, via effects on the Ras-MAPK signaling pathway (6). In the kidney, Lipocalin-2-mediated iron trafficking may be involved in protection from renal injury, and it has been implicated as a marker for early kidney failure (7, 8).
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Gln21-Asn198
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Detection of Mouse and Rat Lipocalin‑2/NGAL by Western Blot.
Western blot shows lysates of rat ovary tissue and mouse lung tissue. PVDF membrane was probed with 1 µg/mL of Mouse/Rat Lipocalin-2/NGAL Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF3508) followed by HRP-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF019). A specific band was detected for Lipocalin-2/NGAL at approximately 25 kDa (as indicated). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using Immunoblot Buffer Group 8.Detection of Mouse Lipocalin-2/NGAL by Western Blot
Visualization of expression of selected proteins by Western blot analysis. Protein extracts were prepared from livers of WT and Lcn2-/- mice that were subjected to indicated diets for 4 or 6 weeks (n=3 animals/group). Antibodies used are mentioned in the Section 2. GAPDH was used as the loading control. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28725667), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Detection of Mouse Lipocalin-2/NGAL by Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin
Increased LCN2 expression in Esr1-deficient ovaries. Ovaries from wild-type (WT, n = 8) and Esr1 null mice (n = 6) were dissected and either embedded in paraffin or prepared for RNA analysis. (A) Hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) staining showed characteristic histological changes in Esr1-deficient compared to WT ovaries. (B) Immunohistochemical staining for LCN2 and ER alpha was performed. Sections were counterstained with hematoxylin (LCN2) or methyl green (ER alpha ). Magnifications: 100×, 400×; scale bars: 100 µm, 50 µm. (C) Tissue samples were subjected to immunofluorescence double staining for LCN2 and STAR. Magnifications: 100×; scale bars: 100 µm. (D) Lcn2 and Star expression was analyzed in ovarian tissues using RT-qPCR. Data are displayed as means ± SD. In case of normal distribution, Student’s t-tests were chosen for statistical analysis, otherwise a Mann–Whitney test was performed. Significant differences between groups are marked with asterisks: *** p < 0.001. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37298232), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Detection of Mouse Lipocalin-2/NGAL by Immunohistochemistry
Increased LCN2 expression in Esr1-deficient ovaries. Ovaries from wild-type (WT, n = 8) and Esr1 null mice (n = 6) were dissected and either embedded in paraffin or prepared for RNA analysis. (A) Hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) staining showed characteristic histological changes in Esr1-deficient compared to WT ovaries. (B) Immunohistochemical staining for LCN2 and ER alpha was performed. Sections were counterstained with hematoxylin (LCN2) or methyl green (ER alpha ). Magnifications: 100×, 400×; scale bars: 100 µm, 50 µm. (C) Tissue samples were subjected to immunofluorescence double staining for LCN2 and STAR. Magnifications: 100×; scale bars: 100 µm. (D) Lcn2 and Star expression was analyzed in ovarian tissues using RT-qPCR. Data are displayed as means ± SD. In case of normal distribution, Student’s t-tests were chosen for statistical analysis, otherwise a Mann–Whitney test was performed. Significant differences between groups are marked with asterisks: *** p < 0.001. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37298232), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Detection of Mouse Lipocalin-2/NGAL by Western Blot
LCN2 and ER alpha expression in the lung and kidney. Tissues from wild-type (WT, female: n = 9, male: n = 8) and Esr1 knockout (female: n = 6, male: n = 8) mice were either embedded in paraffin for immunostaining or processed for protein analysis. Immunohistochemistry staining was performed to localize LCN2 expression in (A) lung and (C) kidney tissue. Isotope-specific negative control IgG staining was performed to document antibody specificity. Magnifications: 100×; scale bar: 100 µm. LCN2 and ER alpha protein expression was analyzed in (B) lung and (D) kidney tissues by Western blot analysis in WT and Esr1 null mice. The expression of GAPDH (lungs) and vinculin (kidneys) was used to demonstrate equal protein loading. Unspecific bands are marked with asterisks (*) and are separated from specific bands by dashed lines. Protein expression of LCN2 was quantified densitometrically and plotted relative to the expression of the loading control. Mann–Whitney test (lungs) or Student’s t-tests (kidney) was used for statistical analysis. Significant differences between groups are indicated with asterisks: * p < 0.05. Data are displayed as means ± SD and non-significant results are marked with ns. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37298232), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Detection of Mouse Lipocalin-2/NGAL by Western Blot
LCN2 and ER alpha expression in the lung and kidney. Tissues from wild-type (WT, female: n = 9, male: n = 8) and Esr1 knockout (female: n = 6, male: n = 8) mice were either embedded in paraffin for immunostaining or processed for protein analysis. Immunohistochemistry staining was performed to localize LCN2 expression in (A) lung and (C) kidney tissue. Isotope-specific negative control IgG staining was performed to document antibody specificity. Magnifications: 100×; scale bar: 100 µm. LCN2 and ER alpha protein expression was analyzed in (B) lung and (D) kidney tissues by Western blot analysis in WT and Esr1 null mice. The expression of GAPDH (lungs) and vinculin (kidneys) was used to demonstrate equal protein loading. Unspecific bands are marked with asterisks (*) and are separated from specific bands by dashed lines. Protein expression of LCN2 was quantified densitometrically and plotted relative to the expression of the loading control. Mann–Whitney test (lungs) or Student’s t-tests (kidney) was used for statistical analysis. Significant differences between groups are indicated with asterisks: * p < 0.05. Data are displayed as means ± SD and non-significant results are marked with ns. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37298232), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Detection of Mouse Lipocalin-2/NGAL by Immunohistochemistry
Increased LCN2 expression in Esr1-deficient ovaries. Ovaries from wild-type (WT, n = 8) and Esr1 null mice (n = 6) were dissected and either embedded in paraffin or prepared for RNA analysis. (A) Hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) staining showed characteristic histological changes in Esr1-deficient compared to WT ovaries. (B) Immunohistochemical staining for LCN2 and ER alpha was performed. Sections were counterstained with hematoxylin (LCN2) or methyl green (ER alpha ). Magnifications: 100×, 400×; scale bars: 100 µm, 50 µm. (C) Tissue samples were subjected to immunofluorescence double staining for LCN2 and STAR. Magnifications: 100×; scale bars: 100 µm. (D) Lcn2 and Star expression was analyzed in ovarian tissues using RT-qPCR. Data are displayed as means ± SD. In case of normal distribution, Student’s t-tests were chosen for statistical analysis, otherwise a Mann–Whitney test was performed. Significant differences between groups are marked with asterisks: *** p < 0.001. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37298232), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Detection of Mouse Lipocalin-2/NGAL by Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin
Increased LCN2 expression in Esr1-deficient ovaries. Ovaries from wild-type (WT, n = 8) and Esr1 null mice (n = 6) were dissected and either embedded in paraffin or prepared for RNA analysis. (A) Hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) staining showed characteristic histological changes in Esr1-deficient compared to WT ovaries. (B) Immunohistochemical staining for LCN2 and ER alpha was performed. Sections were counterstained with hematoxylin (LCN2) or methyl green (ER alpha ). Magnifications: 100×, 400×; scale bars: 100 µm, 50 µm. (C) Tissue samples were subjected to immunofluorescence double staining for LCN2 and STAR. Magnifications: 100×; scale bars: 100 µm. (D) Lcn2 and Star expression was analyzed in ovarian tissues using RT-qPCR. Data are displayed as means ± SD. In case of normal distribution, Student’s t-tests were chosen for statistical analysis, otherwise a Mann–Whitney test was performed. Significant differences between groups are marked with asterisks: *** p < 0.001. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37298232), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Rat Lipocalin-2 / NGAL ELISA Standard Curve
Recombinant Rat Lipocalin‑2/NGAL (Catalog # 3508-LC) was serially diluted and captured by Goat Anti-Rat Lipocalin‑2/NGAL Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF3508) coated on a Clear Polystyrene Microplate (Catalog # DY990). Goat Anti-Rat Lipocalin‑2/NGAL Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF3508) was biotinylated and incubated with the protein captured on the plate. Detection of the standard curve was achieved by incubating Streptavidin-HRP (Catalog # DY998)Rat Lipocalin-2 / NGAL ELISA Standard Curve
Recombinant Rat Lipocalin‑2/NGAL (Catalog # 3508-LC) was serially diluted and captured by Goat Anti-Rat Lipocalin‑2/NGAL Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF3508) coated on a Clear Polystyrene Microplate (Catalog # DY990). Goat Anti-Rat Lipocalin‑2/NGAL Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF3508) was biotinylated and incubated with the protein captured on the plate. Detection of the standard curve was achieved by incubating Streptavidin-HRP (Catalog # DY998)Applications for Rat Lipocalin-2/NGAL Antibody
Immunoprecipitation
Sample: Conditioned cell culture medium spiked with Recombinant Rat Lipocalin‑2/NGAL (Catalog # 3508-LC), see our available Western blot detection antibodies
Western Blot
Sample: Rat ovary tissue and mouse lung tissue
Rat Lipocalin-2 Sandwich Immunoassay
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Reconstitute at 0.2 mg/mL in sterile PBS. For liquid material, refer to CoA for concentration.
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Stability & Storage
- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
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Background: Lipocalin-2/NGAL
References
- Kjeldsen L, et al. (2000) Biochim Biophys Acta. 1482:272.
- Devireddy, L.R. et al. (2001) Science 293:829.
- Yang, M.B. et al. (2002) Mol. Cell. 10:1045.
- Goetz, D.H. et al. (2002) Mol. Cell 10:1033.
- Flo, T.H. et al. (2004) Nature 432:917.
- Hanai, J. et al. (2005) J. Biol. Chem. 280:13641.
- Mori, K. et al. (2005) J. Clin. Invest. 115:610.
- Mishra, J. et al. (2005) Lancet 365:1231.
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